You’ve read the books. You’ve tried the deep breaths. You’ve told yourself, “Just calm down.” But when overwhelm hits? Your body’s still on edge—clenched jaw, tense shoulders, short fuse. Here’s the truth: you can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system. Because when your brain is flooded with stress hormones, logic and willpower go offline. In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking what really happens in your body when you're overwhelmed—and why somatic tools (not more hacks or ...

You’re ambitious. You’re organized. You’ve got the planner, the calendar app, and the color-coded to-do list. So why do you still feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted by 2pm? Here’s the truth: It’s not your calendar that’s the problem. It’s your nervous system. Because when your body is stuck in survival mode, no time-blocking strategy in the world will stick. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on productivity and revealing the 3 nervous system patterns that are quietly sabotaging ...

If you ever feel like a completely different version of yourself when you're under stress—snappy, shut down, or just plain tapped out—you're not alone. Stress doesn’t just impact how you feel in your body. It can totally hijack how you show up in your relationships… especially your marriage. In this episode, I’m joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, and we’re unpacking how unprocessed stress silently fuels miscommunication, emotional disconnection, res...

You set the boundary. And then… you broke it. Again. You knew what to say. You meant it when you said it. So why did it feel so hard to actually hold the line? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why boundaries often don’t stick—and spoiler: it’s not a willpower problem. It’s a nervous system problem. Whether it’s a boss who steamrolls your calendar or a loved one who doesn’t get your “no,” boundary pushback triggers your body’s survival response. And when your sys...

If your morning routine feels more like a crash course in chaos than calm… this episode is for you. You don’t need another 17-step overhaul. You need a few small shifts that actually stick. In this episode, we’re talking about why most morning routines don’t work for high-achieving women—and what neuroscience says to do instead. Think less hustle, more strategy. Less pressure, more alignment. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why your brain resists big changes (and how to work with it, not...

You’re wiped, but wired. Exhausted, but your brain won’t quit. You want to rest—but your body says, not yet. That buzzing, edgy, can’t-sit-still feeling? It’s not a mindset problem. It’s a nervous system stuck in survival mode. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real science behind the tired but wired paradox—and why slowing down might feel anything but restful when you’re dysregulated. You’ll learn: ✔️ What “tired but wired” actually means in your nervous system ✔️ Why ...

If you’ve ever felt guilty for struggling because “you should be grateful,” this one’s for you. Because real mental wellness isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about having science-backed tools that help you navigate the real stuff—burnout, anxiety, parenting stress, and all the emotions in between. In this episode, I’m joined by Marc Fussell, founder of Take 2 Minutes—a nonprofit using tech and positive psychology to make nervous system regulation doable (and actually effective)....

If your body feels like it's stuck in overdrive—wired, tired, inflamed, and just plain off—it might not be just stress. It could be high cortisol. In this first episode of Alive & Well, we’re pulling back the curtain on your body’s main stress hormone. Because if you’ve been walking around feeling anxious, foggy, overstimulated, or exhausted by 2 p.m., there’s a good chance your cortisol levels are out of whack—and your nervous system is sounding the alarm. In this episode, yo...

If you wake up already anxious, overstimulated, or feeling behind—you’re not imagining it. Mornings can be brutal when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. And no amount of coffee, planners, or morning routine hacks will fix what’s really happening in your body. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s actually going on when mornings feel hard—and how to shift it with nervous system-based tools that work in real life (not just on someone’s aesthetic IG grid). We’re diving...

You’re crushing it on paper—but inside? You’re feeling fried. If your standards are sky-high, your to-do list never ends, and your nervous system feels like it’s hanging on by a thread, this episode is your wake-up call. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what happens when perfectionism becomes a nervous system survival strategy—and why it’s one of the earliest (and sneakiest) signs of burnout. We’re diving into: ✔️ The real root of perfectionism (hint: it’s not just about hi...

If you're raising girls, this episode is a must-listen. Because the world they’re growing up in? It’s not the one we were raised in. In this powerful conversation with therapist, parenting coach, and Restoring Our Girls author Cathy Cassani Adams, we unpack what girls are really asking for—and why so many parents miss it. Cathy brings decades of experience (and her perspective as a mom of three daughters) to shed light on how we can parent with emotional attunement, clarity, and deep co...

If you’re waking up tired, snapping at everyone by noon, forgetting basic things, or constantly overstimulated… it might not be your schedule, your supplements, or your mindset. It might be your nervous system. You’re not just “off.” Your body is trying to tell you something. In this episode, we’re unpacking what nervous system dysregulation actually is—and how it silently hijacks your focus, energy, mood, digestion, hormones, and more. If you’ve ever asked yourself: 💭 Why am...

If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a fog—too tired to move, too overwhelmed to start, or too numb to care—this episode is for you. You’re probably not lazy. You’re not a procrastinator. You’re not failing. You might just be in a nervous system freeze response—the most misunderstood nervous system state. It’s what happens after months (or years) of running on fumes. And it’s why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck—no matter how hard they’r...

You’re doing your best to take care of yourself—maybe even trying to keep up with the wellness trends you’ve been seeing everywhere. But if you still feel anxious, wired, or totally drained… there might be more going on under the surface. In today’s episode, we’re calling it out: Not all wellness trends are good for your nervous system. 💥 You’ll learn the real reason your body can’t tell the difference between “good” and “bad” stress—and how that impacts your hormones, energy, and...

Today’s tech is not the same as the Saturday morning cartoons we grew up with. It’s faster, stickier, and designed to hijack attention, delay development, and disrupt regulation. And most of us are just trying to keep up—while feeling totally overwhelmed. In this conversation, I’m joined by The Screentime Consultant herself, Emily Cherkin, a former middle school teacher turned national advocate for tech-intentional parenting. With humor, deep empathy, and zero judgment, she’s help...

Ever walked away from a conversation thinking “Why did I just say that?” “Why did I freeze?” “Why can’t I bring this up without freaking out?” It’s not that you’re bad at communicating. 🧠 Your nervous system is just running the show. In today’s episode, we’re diving into how your nervous system state is shaping your communication—whether you’re snapping, shutting down, or trying to keep the peace at your own expense. We’re breaking down: What fight, flight, freeze, and fawn actually look like...

Let’s be real: spa days are great, but they’re not going to rewire your nervous system. You need self-care that actually works. The kind that helps your brain slow down, your body feel safe, and your energy come back online. In this episode, we’re redefining self-care for high-achieving women—and talking about 7 surprisingly powerful (and wildly underrated) ways to support your nervous system daily. We’re breaking down: Why multitasking is frying your prefrontal cortexHow hydration and ...

You won’t always feel the moment you leave survival mode. Healing your nervous system won’t always look like a big breakthrough. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Subtle. Easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. In this episode, we’re unpacking 4 signs your nervous system is healing—even if you’re not “there yet.” These shifts are easy to overlook, but they’re proof your system is rewiring in powerful ways. We’re diving into: ✔️ Why feeling less reactive is a huge win for your ...

You can look like you have it all together… and still be starving inside. In this raw, deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey star, former attorney, and author Jackie Goldschneider—who opens up about her 20-year battle with anorexia and what it really took to heal. We talk about the hidden layers of disordered eating, the illusion of control, and how shame keeps so many women trapped in silence. Jackie shares how her relationship with food—and with herse...

High-functioning anxiety looks like you're killing it. You’re answering the texts, running the meetings, managing all the moving pieces, smiling and saying “I’m good”... ...all the while your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. It doesn’t “look” like anxiety. But it might feel like: Overthinking every decisionTrouble sleeping, even when you’re dead tiredAlways rushing, never restingTight jaw, tense shoulders, shallow breathHere’s what no one tells you 👇 The very habits that helped you...